How Well Can U See? Flashcards
If u have good tires & brakes on dry pavement how long does it take to stop when driving 50 mph
400 ft/length of city block
If u can’t see that far ahead ur not driving safely
@ night you must be able to stop within the distance your headlights light up. What max speed should you drive at night?
Speed limit @ night is 50mph as ur headlights see 400ft ahead
In heavy rain, fog, snow or smoke u might not be able to see ahead much more than
Speed?
200ft ahead, u shouldn’t drive over 30mph in heavy weather & if u can’t see safely pull over & wait for it 2 pass
Sight distance rule
Pick object as far as u can clearly see, if it takes less than 15 secs to get there ur going 2 fast
Even if ur driving under the posted speed limit can u get a ticket 4 driving too fast 4 conditions?
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If you have good brakes & tires on dry pavement how long does it take to stop from driving 30mph?
200 ft/almost half length city block
If u can’t see that far ahead ur not driving safely
Why should u b cautious driving around curves & hills?
Bc u often can’t see what’s around curve/over hill
Another ped, bike or driver might not see u
Also takes more control
Slow down & b attentive
Why should u give parked cars xtra room?
Ppl might exit car or appear from between parked cars
Car doors might open
Under what conditions can u get a speeding ticket?
If driving over speed limit or too fast for Rd/traffic conditions